I’m also interested to know more, OK something, about quantum mechanics. So I’m going to order In Search of Schrödinger’s Cat: Quantum Physics and Reality. That looks good. I’m reading Life by Keith Richards right now. 🙂

Gail, the In Search of Schrödinger’s Cat book that you said was in your top 3 for the year is phenomenal! Thanks for the suggestion. It even covers how electronics work on an atomic level. I’m sure this won’t be the last book I read on physics.

I chose a book that Paul Randal recommended highly, even if it is over 800 pages: Shantaram. It’s first seven chapters are golden – just fantastic. But I’m 500 pages into it and it’s still very good. Have you read it or do you plan to?

The book is semi-autobiographical. The author is not someone I would typically like; a former bank robber and addict. But he isn’t easy on himself, which helps redeem him. His angle on humanity and humor is unique and actually refined. He has a large vocabulary, but isn’t flamboyant with it. It’s also exceptionally witty, here is an example: (paraphrasing) “You know the difference between news and gossip? The news is -what- happened, gossip is how much they -enjoyed- it.”